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Sowing Seeds of Peace, Webinar, 15 October, 2024 2pm UTC
Commemorating the International Day of Peace, this webinar shall explore the transformative role of religious literacy in fostering a more peaceful and understanding world for everyone.

In a diverse world, the absence of religious literacy can deepen divides and misinterpretations of values and worldviews, impacting how people of all ages engage with those from different backgrounds. It is crucial to include religious literacy in both formal education and life-long learning to help individuals of all ages understand the role of religion in promoting reconciliation, healing, and peaceful coexistence. This knowledge enhances critical thinking and empathy, equipping learners to approach global challenges with an informed and compassionate perspective.

This webinar aims to underscore the significance of integrating religious literacy across educational settings and life-long learning as a key contributor to promoting global citizenship, intercultural dialogue, and mutual understanding, fostering more peaceful and cohesive societies for all ages.

Highlighting how interreligious dialogue (IRD) organizations are advancing religious literacy across educational curricula and life-long learning, it will showcase innovative approaches and best practices, offering participants the opportunity to discuss challenges and strategies for integrating religious literacy into diverse learning environments.

In Asia, Leaders Unite to Address City-Level Challenges Through Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue

Asia

Women from Sikhism, Islam, Buddhism, and Catholicism came together, united by both their shared values and the unique challenges they face—ready to discuss their roles in driving change. They recognized the power they hold, despite often being undervalued, underestimated, and overly judged. The next morning, these women reconvened to brainstorm collaborative solutions to their common struggles.

KAICIID Strategic Plan 2024-2027

KAICIID Strategic Plan 2024-2027

Strategy

The following strategy document outlines the vision and mission of the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID (King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue) for the strategic period 2024–2027. In a world characterised by escalating conflicts and complex challenges, the need for dialogue and understanding among diverse religious and cultural communities is more crucial than ever. With over a decade of experience in promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue, KAICIID has established itself as a unique intergovernmental organization that brings together religious leaders, policymakers, and followers of different faiths and traditions. 

The new Strategic Plan envisions a peaceful world where people of different religions and cultures live together in harmony, recognising their shared humanity and working towards common goals, enshrined in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. The mission of KAICIID focuses on promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue as a means of building understanding, respect, and peaceful coexistence among people of diverse beliefs and cultures. Four strategic pillars will guide KAICIID’s efforts to establish alliances, promote learning, build institutional credibility, and ensure effectiveness. By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and key international conventions and resolutions, all founded on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, KAICIID aims to contribute significantly to peacebuilding, education, reduced inequalities, and human rights and freedoms, with particular focus on freedom of religion and belief, and the well-being of communities worldwide.

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تعزيز السلام في العراق: دور التعليم في ترسيخ التفاهم بين أتباع الأديان
التوقيت: الساعة 11 صباحا بتوقيت لشبونة
التاريخ : 2 تشرين الأول 2024

تأتي ندوة "تعزيز السلام في العراق: دور التعليم في ترسيخ التفاهم بين أتباع الأديان" في إطار أنشطة المشاريع الحوارية وتهدف لتعزيز التفاهم المتبادل وتشجيع الحوار بين المكونات الدينية في العراق. تستعرض هذه الندوة النتائج الرئيسية لمبادرة "تعزيز بناء السلام من خلال دعم مجال البحث ودعم الحوار بين أتباع الأديان في العراق" مع التركيز على الكيفية التي يمكن بها لنظام التعليم في العراق أن يلعب دوراً كبيرا في ردع التحيزات أو الفجوات المحتملة التي قد تسهم في التمييز الديني أو تعزز الانقسامات الطائفية مع إيلاء اهتمام خاص للأقليات الدينية في العراق.

توفر الجلسة الإلكترونية مساحة للنقاش من خلال الأسئلة و الأجوبة تسمح في الخوض في كيفية الاستفادة من أنظمة التعليم الرسمية وغير الرسمية لتعزيز التسامح والتعايش السلمي. سوف يكتسب المشاركون معرفة حول كيفية تحسين سياسات التعليم للحد من التمييز المبني على الطائفة وتعزيز التفاهم بين المجموعات الدينية المتنوعة في العراق. وتوفر الندوة بناء على ذلك منصة لتبادل أفضل الممارسات والأفكار لدمج بناء السلام في الأنظمة التعليمية في جميع أنحاء العالم.

المتحدثون:

•    الدكتورة مروة العنبكي المنسق العام لجمعية ايادي الرحمة الانسانية 

•    الباحث سيليان مالبوري، منظمة أيادي الرحمة

مدير الجلسة:

•    الدكتور هاشم عبدالرزاق صالح الحسن، زميل في برنامج الزمالة للمنطقة العربية

اللغة: العربية

الترجمة: اللغة الإنجليزية

للإتصال: (Amel.Jabrane@Kaiciid.org) 

رابط التسجيل

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Promoting Peace in Iraq: a webinar on 2 October 2024

The upcoming webinar, "Promoting Peace in Iraq: The Role of Education in Interfaith Understanding," is a critical part of the Dialogue360 project, aiming to foster interreligious cooperation and peacebuilding in Iraq. This event will highlight key findings from the initiative "Advancing Peacebuilding through Inter-religious Research and Dialogue in Iraq," focusing on how Iraq's education system can play a transformative role in bridging religious divides. Participants will learn about curriculum reform, policy recommendations, and innovative methods to promote interfaith dialogue, with special attention to Iraq’s religious minorities.

Through engaging presentations and a Q&A session, the webinar will explore how formal and non-formal education systems can be leveraged to foster tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Participants will gain insights into how education policies can be improved to reduce sectarianism and promote understanding among Iraq's diverse religious groups. The event also serves as a platform for sharing best practices and ideas for integrating peacebuilding into educational systems worldwide.

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Davao City hosts landmark Southeast Asian conference on interfaith dialogue

Asia

The Dialogue Cities Southeast Asia (SEA) Conference commenced yesterday 12th of September, welcoming over 60 experts, policymakers, and civil society leaders from across Southeast Asia. This three-day event, running until September 14, 2024, aims to explore the critical role of interfaith, intercultural, and interreligious dialogue in fostering inclusive and resilient urban communities.